Do I need to attend a course if I want to take an English examination?
No, it is not necessary to take a course. It is up to the candidates where and how they prepare for the exams.

Where and for how long is my English examination certificate valid?
The University of Cambridge examinations in English as a foreign language have earned widespread international recognition. The certificates are valid for life.
IELTS is valid for 2 years.

What are the pass marks for the Cambridge examinations in English?
To pass an examination with grade C it is necessary to achieve approximately 60% of the total marks available for FCE, CAE, CPE, BEC Vantage and BEC Higher. With KET, PET and BEC Preliminary the minimum for pass is 70%.

Is it possible to be transferred from one session of an English exam to a different one?
No, your entry is obligatory, so it cannot be transferred from one examination sitting to a later one or to a different level of the examination.

What if I am ill on the day of the English exam?
For Cambridge ESOL exams, 50% of the fee will be refunded, provided that a request for the refund is accompanied by a statement from a medical practitioner. This statement should specify the reasons why the candidate was unable to sit the examination. You have to deliver this statement not later than 5 days after the examination.
For IELTS, candidates who request a postponement or cancellation of their test within 5 weeks of the test date will normally be charged the full fee unless they are able to provide evidence that their ability to sit the test has been affected by illness or a serious cause. Evidence must be provided within 5 days following the test date.
All cancellations are subject to an administrative charge of Din 2,000.

Is the use of dictionaries allowed during the English exam?
No. Any candidate using or attempting to use a dictionary or spell-checker will be disqualified.

How and when do the candidates get their results of the English exam and their certificates?
Candidates taking Cambridge ESOL exams will be able to access their results on the Cambridge ESOL website using an identification number and code issued by the relevant exam centre. Candidates who do not have access to the online results will obtain their results by post.
The certificates must be collected in person at the exam centre. Please bring your candidate number and ID. If you cannot collect it yourself, an authorized person can collect it on your behalf. Authorization must be made in writing stipulating name and ID number of the person. The ID will be checked before the Certificate is issued.

Is it possible to see what mistakes I made in my English exam?
No, because all question papers are sent to Cambridge ESOL in the UK. Candidates' answers and other work done by the candidates as part of an examination remain the property of Cambridge ESOL and will not be released to candidates, schools or administering centres.

Do I have to start with the lowest level of the English examinations?
No, it is up to you to choose which level of examination suits your needs and knowledge.

Can I still register for an English examination after the end of the registration period?
You can register late for Cambridge ESOL exams and Cambridge International Exams, but apart from the price of the examination you will be obliged to pay a late entry fee. Late entry fees are published on the exams pages of this website in time for late registration, so do come back. There are no late entries for IELTS.

Can I take an English examination if i have hearing or visual difficulties, dyslexia or suffer from other specific learning difficulties?
Yes, we are able to administrate the examination for you. Please contact us at least six months before the actual date of the examination.